Meaning of scrummage | Babel Free

Definitions

1. An ordered formation of forwards, typically bending down, binding to one another with their arms, and pushing opponents shoulder to shoulder, in which each side aims to gain control of the ball; a scrum.
2. A scrimmage.
   rare
3. Dated form of scrimmage (“a rough fight”).
   alt-of, dated

Equivalents

Examples

“How would you like a scrummage, Andy, with them Scotchmen that stole your mother's chickens this morning?”

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